My son has a lot of loves in his life. A small cotton fox from Ikea that we’ve named Foxey (I’m not great with names). Taking selfies with my iPhone. Anything Hairy Maclary or The Wiggles. These loves are pretty much forever. Like most toddlers though, his love is also changeable, he’ll often be obsessed with something one month only to give it up entirely for something else. Here are 10 things that my toddler absolutely can’t live without right now.
The Dandy Warhols
I must admit this one is my fault. I may have sung Bohemian Like You in desperation when he was crying and it made him laugh. Now he dances to it every time it comes on the radio and I despair at my parenting skills.
Brooms
Brooms are apparently the best thing in the world. Except when they are a) too large and fall on his head or b) put away by Mum to avoid the aforementioned bopping on head.
Shoes
For about a month after he started walking, we struggled to get him to wear shoes. If anyone put anything on his feet, he would immediately sit on the floor and wail at the injustice. Now no outfit is complete without them. If he’s not wearing shoes, I’ll hear a small voice saying ‘Shews, mummy, shews‘ over and over again until I find him a pair.
Garfield
Specifically the movie with the CGI cat voiced by Bill Murray. He manages to sit in one place for the whole movie. I know it’s a weird choice, but the child adores anything with Bill Murray. My son has excellent taste. Although he also likes the sequel so maybe not.
Laundry Hamper
We bought him a teeny couch and while he loves that, his favourite thing is to climb into the laundry hamper, put the clothes over him and get all cosy. It’s apparently most fun while Mum is trying to fold laundry. This morning I found him in there sonic-ing the world with his screwdriver and I knew he was truly my son.
Our Cat
And the feeling is wierdly mutual. When H starts being a little too rough with his love, we pick Ari up and put him somewhere safe where he can’t be touched and give him a pat. The furry masochist runs straight back. That’s it cat, you’re on your own now.
Stairs
Listen guys, funnest game ever! Throw a drumstick down the stairs, point at it imperiously and wail when Mummy won’t run down and get it. I am aware that I’m an idiot for letting him find drumsticks in the first place.
Tents/Pillow Forts/Blankets
Basically anywhere he can hide long enough to give Mum a heart attack that she’s lost him before he pops back out shouting ‘HIIIIIIII’!
Taylor Swift
Shake It Off was everywhere when he was born so I’m pretty sure that it’s now encoded into his DNA. H will shake it with the best of the Swifties every single time this song comes on. And then he demands it go on repeat. I had never listened to Taylor Swift before in my life and now I hear her at least 12 times a day.
The Bath
Being in the bath is fun. But when you try to put me in the bath I will scream as if the water is acid because I genuinely do not remember ever loving the bath. Once I’m in the bath I remember I love it and will then scream and cry when it is time to get out.
Is there something your child inexplicably loves? Share in the comments!
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And my fresh baked Banana Muffins …. Lol …. Xxxxx
That’s another forever love that one 😉
My toddler is totally into clothes pegs and my car keys!
Yup we passed through that stage. Thankfully it was brief. I was forever finding my car keys in his toy box.
My two year old is obsessed with the Recycling truck, any really! He sits outside and waits for it, then waves hysterically as it drives past and collects our recycling. He will watch the truck until it is out of sight. It’s so cute. I love this age.
Oh that is adorable!!
What a cute post!! One to look back on when he’s older I reckon. My little miss (3 years) is obsessed with her mud kitchen outside, plus Daniel Tiger and squishy toys lolz
I had to look up Daniel Tiger (we don’t have it in Australia), but that show looks super cute!
Oh. Love that he loves the dandy warhols! Great musical taste little guy! Xx
He’s coming along nicely. I will remove the Wiggles from my life one song at a time 😉
Haha this is too cute. At least the cat doesn’t mind all of the attention.
Tegan xx – Permanent Procrastination
He’s only bit him a handful of times, and it’s super gentle. He wreaks his wrath upon us as the adults that he thinks let it happen. Ari is a vengeful puss.
You need to get your toddler to DO the laundry in the laundry basket – then with that and the sweeping under control, you can put your feet up!
I like the way you think lady!!!!
Does he love Doctor Who yet?!! That’s got to be on the cards?!
Mine currently adores a pink soccer ball and she’s a bit of a whizz at kicking it too.
He has his own plush sonic screwdriver and talking Tenth Doctor at home that he adores so I’m sure it’s only a matter of time. Can’t wait!
Haha that’s cute. I’m trying to remember what my son was into when he was a toddler….Oh, Thomas the Tank Engine!
I tried to introduce Thomas, but sadly was uninterested. I like Thomas. Especially the old ones with Ringo Starr doing the voice.
Any kid who likes a bit of Tay Tay is a friend of mine!! Super cute post.
hahaha! Thanks so much 😀